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    • Apple Reality Pro – latest details on the immersive headset

      Tom Rolfe
      January 26, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
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      Tom Rolfe
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      Tom Rolfe
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      Tom Rolfe
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      Tom Rolfe
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      Jon Mundy
      January 23, 2023
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      Jon Mundy
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      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
      January 19, 2023
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      Jon Mundy
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      Craig Grannell
      December 30, 2022
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      Tom Rolfe
      December 21, 2022
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      Craig Grannell
      December 16, 2022
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      Jon Mundy
      December 16, 2022
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      Andy Price
      January 28, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
      January 27, 2023
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      Tom Rolfe
      January 26, 2023
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      Craig Grannell
      January 25, 2023
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      Jon Mundy
      January 25, 2023
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      January 24, 2023
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Battery in iOS 16 – the return of the percentage icon | iOS 16 GuideBattery in iOS 16The return of the percentage icon

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2022
News
Some people will try to tell you that the new Lock Screens are the best thing in iOS...
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Location Services: Limit Location Checks From Apps | iOS 15 GuideLocation ServicesLimit Location Checks From Apps

Tom Rolfe
February 10, 2022
Tips & Tricks
Some apps, such as Maps or Camera, request the use of your current location, however, some users may...
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Location Services: Limit Location Checks From Apps | iPadOS 15 GuideLocation ServicesLimit Location Checks From Apps

Tom Rolfe
February 10, 2022
Tips & Tricks
Some apps, such as Maps or Camera, request the use of your current location. However, some users may...
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Background Refresh: Stop Apps Updating When Closed | iOS 15 GuideBackground RefreshStop Apps Updating When Closed

Tom Rolfe
January 14, 2022
Tips & Tricks
Many apps can refresh their content in the background. This means they’ll always be up-to-date when they’re opened....
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Background Refresh: Stop Apps Updating When Closed | iPadOS 15 GuideBackground RefreshStop Apps Updating When Closed

Tom Rolfe
January 14, 2022
Tips & Tricks
Many apps can refresh their content in the background. This means they’ll always be up-to-date when they’re opened....
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Low Data Mode: Limit Your Cellular Downloads | iOS 15 GuideLow Data ModeLimit Your Cellular Downloads

Tom Rolfe
January 7, 2022
Tips & Tricks
You can disable cellular data to stop your device eating up your data allowance while out and about....
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Low Power Mode: Automatically Extend Battery Life | iOS 15 GuideLow Power ModeAutomatically Extend Battery Life

Tom Rolfe
January 3, 2022
Tips & Tricks
In addition to all the ways you can manually extend your battery life, iOS also includes a smart...
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Low Power Mode: Automatically Extend Battery Life | iPadOS 15 GuideLow Power ModeAutomatically Extend Battery Life

Tom Rolfe
January 3, 2022
Tips & Tricks
In addition to all the ways you can manually extend your battery life, iPadOS also includes a smart...
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Limit Notifications: Turn Off Lock Screen Alerts | iOS 15 GuideLimit NotificationsTurn Off Lock Screen Alerts

Tom Rolfe
July 3, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Notifications can appear on the Lock screen, but they can be distracting, and use precious battery. To turn...
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Cellular Data: Pause Mobile Connectivity | iOS 15 GuideCellular DataPause Mobile Connectivity

Tom Rolfe
July 3, 2018
Tips & Tricks
The cellular connections made by your iPhone can have an effect on your device’s battery life. 3G and...
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Battery Usage: Which Apps Are Power Drains? | iOS 15 GuideBattery UsageWhich Apps Are Power Drains?

Tom Rolfe
July 3, 2018
Tips & Tricks
To find out which apps are hitting the battery life hardest, open Settings and tap Battery. Scroll down and...
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Overheating: Keep Your iPhone Cool | iOS 15 GuideOverheatingKeep Your iPhone Cool

Tom Rolfe
July 3, 2018
Tips & Tricks
The iPhone lasts longer when kept between 0° and 35°C (32° to 95°F). Outside this range the battery...
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Wi-Fi refresh: disable cellular background services | iOS 14 GuideWi-Fi refreshDisable cellular background services

Tom Rolfe
July 3, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Allowing apps to refresh in the background is all well and good, particularly when it comes to receiving...
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Screen Brightness: Dim The Display To Save Power | iOS 15 GuideBrightnessDim The Display To Save Power

Tom Rolfe
July 3, 2018
Tips & Tricks
The screen can be a fairly significant drain on the battery. The good news is, the power the display...
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Screen Brightness: Dim The Display To Save Power | iPadOS 15 GuideScreen BrightnessDim The Display To Save Power

Tom Rolfe
June 3, 2018
Tips & Tricks
The screen is one of the most significant drains on the battery. The good news is, the power the...
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Overheating: Keep Your iPhone Cool | iPadOS 15 GuideOverheatingKeep Your iPhone Cool

Tom Rolfe
June 3, 2018
Tips & Tricks
The iPad lasts longer when kept between 0° and 35°C (32° to 95°F). Outside this range the battery...
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Battery Usage: Which Apps Are Power Drains? | iPadOS 15 GuideBattery UseWhich Apps Are Power Drains?

Tom Rolfe
June 3, 2018
Tips & Tricks
To find out what apps are hitting the battery life hardest, open Settings and tap Battery. By default it...
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Cellular Data: Pause Mobile Connectivity | iPadOS 15 GuideCellular DataPause Mobile Connectivity

Tom Rolfe
June 3, 2018
Tips & Tricks
If you have an iPad with cellular capabilities, using its connection can have an effect on your device’s...
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Limit Notifications: Turn Off Lock Screen Alerts | iPadOS 15 GuideLimit NotificationsTurn Off Lock Screen Alerts

Tom Rolfe
June 3, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Notifications can appear on the Lock screen, but they can be distracting, and use precious battery. To turn...
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YouTube PSA: app causing severe battery drainYouTube PSAApp causing severe battery drain

Tom Rolfe
November 14, 2017
News
Users have been complaining of an issue with the official YouTube app that causes it to drain battery...
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